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  • Spring 2025

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    British Columbia

    To Build B.C.’s Future, We Need to Prioritize Growth and Support Construction Now

    By Chris Atchison, President, British Columbia Construction Association

    Alberta

    Less Talk, More Action: Why Alberta’s Construction Industry Can’t Afford Distractions

    By Bill Black, President, Calgary Construction Association

    Saskatchewan

    Building Saskatchewan Stronger Together

    By Shannon Friesen, President, Construction Association of Saskatchewan

    Manitoba

    Building a Stronger Future: Advancing Women in the Construction Industry

    By Alyssa Malenchak, Chair, Manitoba Women in Construction

    Featured Western Canada Coverage

    Twin-Tower Complex in Edmonton’s Garneau District: Saving Energy Using Structural Thermal Breaks

    With expertise from Steven Oosterhof,  Structural Engineer and Partner, DIALOG; Alan Bowden, Associate and Senior Project Engineer, RDH Building Science; and Rod Maas, Technical Director, Diamond Schmitt Architects

    EmpowHERing the Future: Showing Women the Opportunities in Construction and Manufacturing

    By Jenny Boudreau, Vice President Supply Chain, Saint-Gobain Canada

    Reimagining Workspaces Today: Designing for People, Purpose, and Flexibility

    With expertise from Rob Mitschke, Project Manager, PCL Construction’s Special Projects Division; John Vardalos, Chief Executive Officer, J5 Design; and Kristopher Banner, Director of Construction and Design, ATB

    Bring Trades to School Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers

    With expertise from Jeannine Martin, President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association

    Advancing Energy-Efficient MURBs: Advancing Retrofits and Low-Carbon Solutions

    By Sofia Marmolejo, Energy Efficiency Engineer, and Jasmine Mastracci, Policy & Strategy Consultant, FRESCo

    The Rise of Tiny and Modular Homes in Western Canada: Prioritizing Safety with Fire-Retardant Materials

    By Freya Hannah, Canadian Representative, Garnica

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